Craftsman 247.28883 Owner's manual

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LAWN TRACTOR
7 Speed, Shift-on-the-Go
42" Deck
Model No. 247.28883
Espanol, P. 58
This product has a low emission engine which operates differently
from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read and
understand this Operator's Manual.
Before using this equipment,
read this manual and follow
all safety rules and operating
instructions.
For answers to your questions about
this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Craftsman Tractor Help Line
7 am - 7 pm CT, Mon. - Sun.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FormNo.769-06501
(November1,2010)
Warranty Statement .......................................................... 2
Safety Instructions ............................................................ 3
Slope Gauge ..................................................................... 8
Safety Labels ............. ....................................................... 9
Assembly ......................................................................... 10
Operation ........................................................................ 12
Service and Maintenance .............................................. 18
Off-Season Storage ........................................................ 27
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 28
Labels ............................................................................. 29
Parts List ......................................................................... 30
Espaffol............................................................................ 57
Service Numbers ............................................. Back Cover
CRAFTSMAN TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY
FORTWO YEARSfromthedateofpurchase,ifanynon-expendablepartofthisridingequipmentfailsduetoadefectinmaterialorworkman-
ship,visitwww;craftsman.comorcall1-800-659-5917 toarrangefor freein-homerepair.
Theframeand front axlewillbe repairedfree of chargefor five yearsfromthe dateof purchaseif defectiveinmatedalor workmanship.
Inattcases, if repairprovesimpossible,the ridingequipmentwillbereplacedfreeof charge withthe sameor an equivalentmodel.
The battery willbereplacedfreeof chargefor90 daysfrom lhedate ofpurchaseif defective inmaterialor workmanship(ourtestingprovesthatit
willnot holdacharge).
This warrantyisvoid ifthis productiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesor if rentedtoanother person.
Thiswarranty coversONLYdefects in materialand workmanship.Warrantycoverage does NOTinclude:
Expendableitemsthat can wearout from normaluse withinthe warrantyperiod, including butnot limitedto blades,sparkplugs, air
cleaners,belts, andoil filters.
Standardmaintenanceservicing,oil changes,or tune-ups.
Tirereplacementor repaircausedbypuncturesfromoutside objects,such as nails,thorns; stumps,or glass.
Tire orwheel replacementor repairresultingfrom normalwear,accident,or improperoperation or maintenance.
Repairsnecessarybecause ofoperatorabuse, includingbut not limitedto damage causedbytowingobjects beyondthe capabilityof
the ridingequipment,impacting objects that bendthe frameor crankshaft,or over-speedingthe engine.
Repairsnecessarybecause ofoperatornegligence,includingbut notlimitedto, electricaland mechanical damagecausedbyimproper
Storage,failureto use the propergradeandamountof engineoil,failureto keepthe deckclear offlammabledebris,or failureto
maintainthe ridingequipmentaccordingto the instructionscontainedin theoperator's manual.
Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairs caused byfuel determinedto becontaminatedor oxidized (stale). tngeneral,fuel shouldbe
usedwithin30 daysof its purchasedate.
Normaldeteriorationand wearof the exteriorfinishes,or productlabelreplacement.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
SearsBrandsManagementCorporation,HoffmanEstates,]L60179
EngineOil: SAE30
Fuel: UnleadedGasoline
Spark Plug: Champion®RC12YC
Engine: Briggs& StrattonI/C®
ModelNumber:
SerialNumber:
Dateof Purchase:
Recordthe model number,serial number,
and dateofpurchaseabove.
© KCDFRLLC 2
Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstructionswhich,ifnot
followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfandothers.Readandfollowallinstructionsinthismanual
beforeattemptingtooperatethismachine.Failuretocomplywith
theseinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyouseethis
symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!
Thismachinewasbuilttobeoperatedaccordingtothesafeopera-
tionpracticesinthismanual.Aswithanytypeofpowerequipment,
carelessnessorerroronthepartoftheoperatorcanresultinserious
injury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatingfingers,hands,toes
andfeetandthrowingdebris.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafety
instructionscouldresultinseriousinjuryordeath.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someofitsconstituenls,andcertainvehicle
componentscontainoremitchemicalsknowntoStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelatedaccessoriescontain]eadand
leadcompounds,chemicalsknowntotheStaleofCaliforniato
causecancerandreproductiveharm.Washhandsafterhandling.
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GENERAL OPERATION
, Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsonthemachineand
inthemanual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.
Keepthismanualinasafeplaceforfutureandregularreference
andfororderingreplacementparts.
Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhow
tostopthemachineanddisengagethemquickly.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldtooperatethismachine.
Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadandunderstandthe
operationinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthismanualandshould
betrainedandsupervisedbya parent.
Neverallowadultstooperatethismachinewithoutproper
instruction.
Tohelpavoidbladecontactorathrownobjectinjury,keep
bystanders,helpers,childrenandpetsatleast75feetfromthe
machinewhileitisinoperation.Stopmachineif anyoneenters
thearea.
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.
Removeallstones,sticks,wire,bones,toys,andotherforeign
objectswhichcouldbepickedupandthrownbytheblade(s).
Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.
Planyourmowingpatterntoavoiddischargeofmaterialtoward
roads,sidewalks,bystandersandthelike.Also,avoiddischarg-
ingmaterialagainsta wallorobstructionwhichmaycause
dischargedmaterialtoricochetbacktowardtheoperator.
YourResponsibility--Restricttheuseofthispowermachineto
personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsandinstruc-
tionsinthismanualandonthemachine,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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Alwayswearsafety glassesor safetygogglesduring operation
andwhile performingan adjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.
Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan causeseriousinjury tothe
eyes.
, Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoes and close-fitting slacksand
shirts.Loosefitting clothesand jewelry can becaught in movable
parts.Never operatethis machineinbarefeetor sandals.
Beawareofthe mowerand attachmentdischargedirectionand
donot pointit atanyone.Do not operatelhe mowerwithoutthe
dischargecoveror entire grasscatcherin its proper place.
Donot put handsor feetnear rotatingpartsor underthe cutting
deck. Contactwith the blade(s) canamputate handsandfeet.
A missingor damageddischargecovercan causebladecontact
or thrownobjectinjuries.
Stopthe blade(s) whencrossing graveldrives,walks, or roads
andwhile not cuttinggrass.
Watchfortraffic whenoperatingnearor crossingroadways.This
machine isnot intendedfor use onany publicroadway.
Do not operatethe machinewhile underthe influenceof alcohol
or drugs.
Mowonly in daylightor goodartificiallight.
Nevercarry passengers.
Disengageblade(s) beforeshifting intoreverse.Backup slowly.
Alwayslookdown and behind beforeandwhile backingtoavoida
back-overaccident.
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Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethemachinesmoothly.Avoid
erraticoperationandexcessivespeed.
* Disengageblade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengineandwaituntil
theblade(s)cometoacompletestopbeforeremovinggrass
catcher,emptyinggrass,uncloggingchute,removinganygrassor
debris,or makinganyadjustments.
Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Alwaysturnoff
blade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengineandremovekeybefore
dismounting.
Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.Thismachineshouldnotbedrivenupordown
ramp(s),becausethemachinecouldlip over,causingserious
personalinjury.Themachinemustbepushedmanuallyon
ramp(s)toloadorunloadproperly.
° Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Donot
touch.
Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedrivingunderlow
hangingtreebranches,wires,dooropeningsetc.,wherethe
operatormaybestruckorpulledfromthemachine,whichcould
resultinseriousinjury.
, Disengageallattachmentclutchesanddepressthebrakepedal
completelybeforeattemptingtostartengine.
Yourmachineisdesignedtocutnormalresidentialgrassofa
heightnomorethan10".Donotattempttomowthroughunusually
tall,drygrass(e.g.,pasture)orpilesofdryleaves.Drygrassor
leavesmaycontacttheengineexhaustand/orbuilduponthe
mowerdeckpresentinga potentialfirehazard.
Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedforthismachine
bythemachinemanufacturer.Read,understandandfollowall
instructionsprovidedwiththeapprovedaccessoryorattachment.
Fora listofapprovedaccessoriesandattachments,call1-800-
659-5917.
Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsandabove,are
involvedinalargepercentageofridingmower-relatedinjuries.
TheseoperatorsshouJdevaluatetheirabilitytooperatetheriding
mowersafelyenoughtoprotectthemselvesandothersfrom
seriousinjury.
° Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,usecare
andgoodjudgment.Contactt-800-659-5917forinformationand
assistance.
SLOPE OPERATION
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrolandtip-over
accidentswhichcanresultinsevereinjuryordeath.Allslopesrequire
extracaution,ifyoucannotbackuptheslopeorifyoufeeluneasyon
it,do notmowit.
Foryoursafety,usetheSlopeGuideincludedaspartofthismanual
tomeasureslopesbeforeoperatingthismachineonaslopedorhilly
area.Iftheslopeisgreaterthant5 degreesasshownontheSlope
Guide,donotoperatethismachineonthatareaorseriousinjurycould
result.
Do:
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Mowup anddownslopes, notacross.Exerciseextremecaution
whenchangingdirectionon slopes.
Watchfor holes, ruts,bumps, rocks,or other hiddenobjects.
Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe machine.Tallgrasscanhide
obstacles.
* Useslowspeed. Choosealowenough speedsettingsothat
you willnothave tostop orshiftwhileon the slope.Tiresmay
lose tractionon slopeseven thoughthe brakesarefunctioning
properly.Alwayskeep machinein gear when goingdown slopes
to takeadvantageof enginebraking action.
Followthe manufacturer'srecommendationsfor wheelweights
or counterweightsto improvestability.For recommendations,call
1-800-659-5917.
Use extracarewithgrasscatchersor otherattachments.These
canchangethe stabilityofthe machine.
Keepall movementonthe slopesslow and gradual. Donot make
suddenchanges in speedor direction.Rapidengagementor
brakingcould cause thefront ofthe machine tolift and rapidlyflip
over backwardswhich couldcause seriousinjury.
* Avoid startingor stopping ona slope. If tires losetraction,disen-
gage the blade(s) andproceedslowly straightdown the slope.
Do Not:
Do not turn onslopes unlessnecessary;then,turn slowlyand
graduallydownhill,ifpossibEe,
Do not mownear drop-offs,ditchesor embankments.Themower
could suddenlyturn overffa wheel isoverthe edgeof acliff,
ditch, or if an edgecavesin.
Do not try tostabilizethe machineby puttingyourfoot on the
ground.
Do not usea grasscatcheron steepslopes.
Do not mowon wetgrass.Reducedtraction couldcause sliding.
° Do not attemptto coast downhill.Over-speedingmaycausethe
operatorto lose controlofthemachineresultingin seriousinjury
or death.
Do nottow heavypull behind attachments(e.g. leadeddumpcart,
lawnroller,etc.)onslopes greaterthan5 degrees.When going
downhill, the extraweighttendsto pushthe tractor andmay
causeyouto loosecontrol(e.g.tractor mayspeed up,brakingand
steeringabilityare reduced,attachmentmayjack-knifeand cause
tractorto overturn).
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CHILDREN
Tragicaccidentscanoccurifthe operator is notalert tothe presence
of children. Childrenareoftenattractedto the machine andthe mowing
activity.They do not understandthedangers. Neverassumethat
children willremainwhereyoulastsaw them,
Keepchildrenout ofthe mowingareaandin watchful careof a
responsibleadult other thanthe operator.
Be alertandturn machineoff if achild entersthe area,
Beforeandwhile backing,Fookbehind anddownforsmall
chUdren,
Nevercarrychildren, evenwith the blade(s) shut off.They may
fail off andbe seriouslyinjured or interferewith safe machine
operation.
Use extremecarewhenapproaching blindcorners,doorways,
shrubs,trees or otherobjects thatmay blockyourvisionof a child
whomay runintothe machine.
Toavoid back-overaccidents,alwaysdisengagethe cutting
SERVICE
Safe Handlingof Gasoline
Toavoid personalinjury or property damageuse extremecare in
handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammable andthe vapors are
explosive.Serious personaliniurycan occurwhengasolineis spilled
onyourself or yourclotheswhich canignite. Washyourskin and
changeclothesimmediately.
Useonly anapproved gasolinecontainer.
Neverfill containersinsideavehicleor onatruck ortrailer bed
witha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson the groundaway
from yourvehicle beforefilling.
When practical,removegas-poweredequipment fromthe truck
or trailer andrefuel iton the ground.If thisisnot possible,then
refuelsuch equipmentonatrailer witha portablecontainer,rather
thanfrom a gasolinedispensernozzle.
, Keepthe nozzle in contactwiththe rim ofthe fueltank or
containeropeningatall times untilfueiingis complete.Do notuse
blade(s) beforeshifting into Reverse,If equipped,the "Reverse anozzle lock-opendevice.
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should notbe usedwhenchildrenor others arearound.
Keepchildren awayfrom hot or runningengines.They cansuffer
burnsfrom ahot muffler.
Removekeywhen machineisunattendedto preventunauthorized
operation.
Neverallow childrenunder14yearsof ageto operatethis machine.
Children _4andovershould readand understandthe instructionsand
safe operation practicesin thismanual andon themachine and should
be trainedandsupervisedby an adult.
TOWING
Towonlywitha machinethat hasa hitchdesignedfor towing. Do
not attachtowed equipmentexceptatthe hitch point.
Followthe manufacturersrecommendationfor weightlimitsfor
towedequipmentand towingon stopes.Forrecommendations,
call 1-800-659-5917.
Neverallow childrenor others in or ontowed equipment.
Onslopes, the weightofthetowedequipmentmaycauseloss of
tractionandloss of control
Alwaysuse extracautionwhentowing with amachine capableof
makingtightturns (e.g."zero-turn"ride-onmower). Makewide
turns to avoidjack-knifing.
Travelslowlyand allow extradistanceto stop.
Do notcoast downhill.
ignition.
Neverfuel machine indoors.
, Neverremovegas capor addfueI whilethe engineis hotor run-
ning.Allow engine tocoolat least twominutesbeforerefueling.
o Neveroverfillfuel tank. Filltank tono morethan _/2inchbelow
bottomof filler neckto allowspace for fuel expansion.
° Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.
Ifgasolineisspilled,wipe it off the engineand equipment.Move
machine toanother area.Wait 5minutes beforestartingthe
engine.
Toreducefire hazards,keepmachinefree ofgrass, leaves,or
other debrisbuild-up.Clean upoil orfuel spillageand removeany
fuel soakeddebris.
° Neverstorethe machine orfuel containerinsidewherethere is an
openflame, sparkor pilotlightas ona waterheater,spaceheater,
furnace,clothesdryer or othergas appliances.
Allowa machineto coolat leastfiveminutes beforestoring.
GeneralService
Neverrunanengineindoorsorina poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorless,anddeadlygas.
, Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,makecertainthe
blade(s)andallmovingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthespark
plugwireandgroundagainsttheenginetopreventunintended
starting.
Periodicallychecktomakesurethebladescometocomplete
stopwithinapproximately(5)fivesecondsafteroperatingthe
bladedisengagementcontrol.Ifthebladesdonotstopwithinthe
thistimeframe,yourmachineshouldbeservicedprofessionally
bya Searsorotherqualifiedservicedealer
, Checkbrakeoperationfrequentlyasitissubjectedtowearduring
normaloperation.Adjustandserviceasrequired.
Checktheblade(s)andenginemountingboltsatfrequent
intervalsforpropertightness.Also,visuallyinspectblade(s)
fordamage(e.g.,excessivewear,bent,cracked).Replacethe
blade(s)withtheoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)
blade(s)only,listedinthismanual.Useofpartswhichdonot
meettheoriginalequipmentspecificationsmayleadtoimproper
performanceandcompromisesafety]
Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthebladeorweargloves,anduse
extracautionwhenservicingthem.
Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesuretheequipmentis
insafeworkingcondition.
Nevertamperwiththesafetyinterlocksystemorothersafety
devices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,disconnectthe
sparkplugwire(s)andgroundagainsttheengine.Thoroughly
inspectthemachineforanydamageRepairthedamagebefore
startingandoperating.
Neverattempttomakeadjustmentsorrepairstothemachine
whiletheengineisrunning.
Grasscatchercomponentsandthedischargecoveraresubject
towearanddamagewhichcouldexposemovingpartsor allow
objectstobethrown.Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheck
componentsandreplaceimmediatelywithoriginalequipment
manufacturer's(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedinthismanua].Useof
partswhichdonotmeettheoriginalequipmentspecificationsmay
leadtoimproperperformanceandcompromisesafety!
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsorover-speedthe
engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeed
oftheengine.
° Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.
° Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,etc.to
protecttheenvironment.
o AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)
andtheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproduct
hasanAverageUsefulLifeofseven(7)years,or270hours
ofoperation.AttheendoftheAverageUsefulLife,buya new
machineorhavethemachineinspectedannuallybya Searsor
otherqualifiedservicedealertoensurethatallmechanicaland
safetysystemsareworkingproperlyandnotwornexcessively,
Failuretodosocanresultinaccidents,injuriesordeath.
DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donotmodifyengineinanyway.
Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcanleadtoa runawayengineand
causeitto operateatunsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysetting
ofenginegovernor.
NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS
EngineswhicharecertifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederal
EPAemissionregulationsforSORE(SmallOffRoadEquipment)are
certifiedtooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,andmayinclude
thefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification(EM)and
ThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)ifsoequipped.
SPARK ARRESTOR
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This machineisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineand
shouldnot beusedon or near any unimprovedforest-covered,
brushcoveredor grass-coveredland unlessthe engine'sexhaust
systemisequippedwith a sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalor
statelaws(if any).
Ifa sparkarrestoris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworking
orderby the operator.Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveis required
bylaw (Section4442 ofthe CaliforniaPublic ResourcesCode).Other
statesmay havesimilar laws. Federaltawsapply onfederal lands.
A sparkarrestorforthe muffleris availablethroughyournearestSears
Partsand RepairServiceCenter.
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SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthisproduct.Read,understand,andfollowatlinstructionsonthemachine
beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.
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READTHE OPERATOR'SMANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate
DANGER-- ROTATINGBLADES
Never carry passengers. Never carry children, even with the blades off,
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s)
can amputate hands and feet.
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WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS
This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.
WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS
This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.
_, DANGER-- ROTATINGBLADES
Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident.
WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES
BYSTANDERS
Keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 7.5feet from the machine while it is in
operation.
WARNING-- SLOPEOPERATION
Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees.
WARNING-- HOT SURFACE
Engine parts, especia]Iythe muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine and
muffler to cool before touching.
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DANGER-- ROTATINGBLADES
To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass
catcher isin its proper place. If damaged, replace immediately.
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mowercouldoverturn andcauseserious injury.Operateriding mowersupand down slopes, neveracrossthe faceofslopes.
ROTATING BLADES CAUSE i
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WARNING
This symbol points outimportantsafety instructions
which, if not followed, could endanger the personal
safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and
follow all instructionsin this manual before attempting
to operate this machine. Failureto comply with these
instructions may result in personal injury. When you see
this symbol HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use of thispower machine to persons who
read, understand, and follow the warnings and instruc-
tions inthis manual and on the machine.
IMPORTANT:Yourtractorisshippedwithmotoroilintheengine.
However,youMUSTchecktheoillevelbeforeoperating.Refertothe
Service& Maintenancesectionforinstructionsoncheckingtheoil
level.
Attaching the Battery Cables
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelatedaccessoriescontainleadand
leadcompounds,chemicalsknowntotheStateofCaliforniato
causecancerandreproductiveharm.Washhandsafterhandling.
Shipping Brace Removal
Makesuretheridingmower'sengineisoff,removetheignitionkey,
andsettheparkingbrakebeforeremovingtheshippingbrace.Refer
totheOperationsectionforinstructionsonhowtosettheparking
brake.
Locatetheshippingbrace,ifpresent,andaccompanyingwarning
tagfoundontherightsideofthemower,betweenthedischarge
chutedeflectorandthecuttingdeck.SeeFig.2.
Forshippingreasons,bothbatterycablesonyourequipmentmay
havebeenleftdisconnectedfromtheterminalsatthefactory.To
connectthebatterycables,proceedasfollows:
NOTE:ThepositivebatteryterminalismarkedPos.(+).Thenegative
batteryterminalismarkedNeg.(-).
1. Removetheplasticcover,ifpresent,fromthepositivebattery
terminalandattachtheredcabletothepositivebatteryterminal
(+)withtheboltandhexnut.SeeFigure1.
2. Removetheplasticcover,ifpresent,fromthenegativebattery
terminalandattachtheblackcabletothenegativebattery
terminal(-) withtheboltandhexnut.SeeFigure1.
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3.
Figure1
Positiontheredrubberbootoverthepositivebatteryterminaltohelp
protectitfrom corrosion.
NOTE:Ifthe batteryis put intoservice after thedateshownon top of
battery,chargethe batteryas instructedin the Service & Maintenance
sectionof thismanual priorto operatingthetractor.
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Figure2
Placethedeckliftleverinthehighestcuttingposition.Referto
SettingtheCuttingHeightintheOperationsectionofthismanual.
Whilepushingthedischargechutedeflectortowardsthemachinewith
yourlefthand,removetheshippingbracew_ yourrighthandbygrasp-
ingitbetweenyourthumbandindexfingerandrotatingitclockwise.
Theshippingbrace,used for packagingpurposesonly,mustbe
removedanddiscardedbeforeoperatingyourridingmower.
Attaching The Steering Wheel
Ifthe steering wheelforyour tractordidnotcomeattached,the
hardwarefor attachingithas beenpackedwithinthe steeringwheel,
beneaththe steeringwheelcap. Carefullypry off the steeringwheel
cap andremovethe hardware.
1. Withthe wheels ofthe tractorpointing straightforward,placethe
steeringwheel overthe steeringshaft.
2. Ptacethe washer(with the cuppedside down)overthe steering
wheelandsecurewith the hex bolt. SeeFig, 3-3.
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Figure3
3. Placethe steeringwheelcap overthe centerof the steeringwheeI
and push downwarduntilit "clicks"into place.
Attaching The Seat
Ifthe seatfor yourtractorwas notattached atthefactory,referto the
following steps.
NOTE: Forshippingreasons,sealsareeither fastenedtothe tractor
seat's pivotbracketwith a plastictie,or mounted backwardtothe pivot
bracket,Ineither case, freethe seatfrom itsshipping positionand
removethe adjustmentknob fromthe bottomof seat beforeproceed-
ingwiththe instructionsbelow.
1. Position the shoulder screws(found on the base of the seat)
inside the slot openings inthe seat pivot bracket.
Fig.4.
2. Slide theseat slightly rearward in the seat pivot bracket,lining
up the center rear slot inthe pivotbracket withthe remaininghole
in the sears base.
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Figure4
3. Selectdesired positionfortheseat, andsecurewiththeadjustment
knob removedeadier.
4, Toadjustthe positionofthe seat,loosenthe adjustmentknobonthe
bottomofthe seat.Slidethe seatforwardor backwardasdesired.
Fletightenthe adjustmentknob.
Tire Pressure
pressureshouldbe maintainedatall times.Neverexceedthe
maximuminflationpressure shownonthe sidewall ofthe tire.
The recommendedoperatingtire pressureis:
Approximately10psi for the reartires
Approximately14psi for the fronttires
IMPORTANT: Referto thetire sidewallfor exacttire manufacturer's
recommendedor maximumpsi. Do notoverinflate.Uneventire pres-
surecould cause the cuttingdeck tomowunevenly.
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Figure5
A Speed Control Lever/Parking BrakeLever
B Throttle/choke controllever
C IgnitionSwitch
D Deck Lift Lever
E PTOLever(Blade Engage)
F ,,,Cup,,,Holder
G Shift Lever
H Clutch-Brake Pedal
NOTE-AnyreferenceinthismanualtotheRIGHTor LEFTsideofthetractorisobservedfromoperator'sseat
positionfacingforwardtowardsthefrontoftractor.
Meets ANS! Safety Standards
CraftsmanTractorsconformtothe safetystandard ofthe AmericanNational StandardsInstitute (ANSI).
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SPEEDCONTROLLEVER
The speedcontrol lever,locatedonlhe leftside ofthe
tractor's dashconsole,allows youtoregulatethe ground
speed ofthe lawntractor.Touse, depressthe clutch-
brake pedalandmovethe leverout of the parkingbrake
notchand forward toincreasethe tractor's groundspeed.
Whena desiredspeedhas beenreached,releasethe
leverintoan appropriatenotchto maintainthat speed.
Toslow the tractor's groundspeed,depress the clutch-
brakepedaland movethe speed controllever rearward
and release it intoa notch.
PARKING BRAKE
Tosettheparkingbrake,fullydepresstheclutch-brake
pedal.Movethespeedcontrolleverallthewaydownand
intotheparkingbrakeposition.Releasetheclutch-brake
pedaltoallowtheparkingbraketoengage.
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Toreleasethe parkingbrake,depress theclutch-brakepedaland
movethe speed controlleverout ofthe notchestothe desiredposition.
Releasethe speedcontrol leverand theclutch-brakepedal.
NOTE: The parkingbrakemustbeset if the operatorleavesthe seat
withthe engine runningor theenginewill automaticallyshut off.
THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL LEVER
Thethrottle/choke controlleverislocatedonthe rightsideof the trac-
tor's dashpanel.This levercontrols thespeed ofthe engineandwhen
pushed all thewayforward,the chokecontrolalso.When setin a given
position,the throttlewill maintainauniformengine speed.
IMPORTANT: Whenoperatingthetractorwiththecuttingdeck
engaged,thethrottle/choke control levermust alwaysbe in the FAST
(rabbit)position.
IGNITION SWITCH
The keyswitch module isused to
start and stop the engine.Insert
keyintothe keyswitch module
and turnclockwise to the START
position.Releasethe keyintothe
normalmowingpositiononceen-
gine has started.The headlights
will beactivatedautomatically.
Tostopthe engine,turnthe
ignitionkey counterclockwiseto
the STOPposition.
IMPORTANT:Priortooperatingthetractor,referto boththe "Safety
InterlockSystem"and"Starting The Engine"laterin this section of this
manualfor detailed instructionsregardingthe IgnitionSwitch Module.
,_ !_liVlv/_,!it Iill [l,
Neverleavearunningmachineunattended,AlwaysdisengagePTO
(BladeEngageLever),moveshift leverintoneutralposition,set park-
ng brake,stopengneandremovekeyto preventunintendedstarting.
SHIFT LEVER
Theshift leveris locatedontheleft
sideofthe fenderand has three
positions,FORWARD,NEUTRAL
andREVERSE,The clutch-brake
pedalmustbedepressedand the
tractor mustnot be in motionwhen
the movingshift lever,
IMPORTANT: Neverforce the
shift lever.Doingso mayresultin
seriousdamageto the tractor's
transmission.
DECK LIFT LEVER
Foundonyourtractor'srightfender,thedeckliftleverisused
tochangetheheightofthecuttingdeck.Touse,movethe
levertotheleft,thenplaceinthenotchbestsuitedforyour
application.
PTO (BLADE ENGAGE) LEVER
Foundonthetractor'srightfender,thePTO(bladeengage)
leverisusedtoengagepowertothecuttingdeckor other
(separatelyavailable)attachments.Tooperate,movethe
leverallthewayforward.Movingtheleveralltheway
rearwardintothePTOOFFpositiondisengagespowertothe
cuttingdeck/attachment.
NOTE:ThePTO(bladeengage)levermustbeinthe
disengaged(Pro OFF)positionwhenstartingtheengine.
CUP HOLDER
Thetractor's cup holderis locatedon thefendertothe leftof
the seat.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT KNOB
The seatadjustmentknob is locatedonthe bottomsideofthe seat.
Use thisknob toadjust the seat forwardor rearwardto a comfortable
operatingpositionbyloosening the knob,posilioningthe seatto the
desired preference,then retighteningthe knob.
CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL
Theclutch-brakepedalislocated ontheleft sideof thelawntractor,
alongthe runningboard.Depressthe clutch-brakepedalpart way
downwhen slowingthetractor by changing speeds(Referto Speed
ControlLever).Depressthe pedalallthe waydown toengagethe disc
brakeand bringthe tractorto acompletestop.
NOTE: The pedalmust bedepressedtostart the engine.Referto
Safely InterlockSwitcheslaterin this section of lhis manual.
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Gas and Oil Fill-up
Oil
IMPORTANT:Yourtractorisshippedwithmotoroilintheengine.
However,youMUSTchecktheoillevelbeforeoperating.Becareful
nottooverfil!.
Forinstructionsonhowtochecktheengineoil,refertoCheckingThe
EngineOilintheServiceandMaintenancesectionofthismanual.
Gasoline
Thegasolinetankislocatedunderthehood.Donotoverfill.
NOTE:Purchasegasolineinsmallquantities.Donotusegasolineleft
overfromthepreviousseason,tominimizegumdepositsinthefuel
system.
. Thisengineiscertifiedtooperateonunleadedgasoline.Forbest
results,fillthefueltankwithonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline
witha pumpstickeroctaneratingof87orhigher.
Gasohol(upto10%ethylalcohol,90%unleadedgasofineby
volume)isanapprovedfuel.Othergasofine/alcoholblends,such
asE85,arenotapproved.
, MethylTertiaryButylEther(MTBE)andunleadedgasofineblends
(uptoa maximumof15%MTBEbyvolume)areapprovedfuels.
Othergasoline/etherblendsarenotapproved.
Fillfueltankoutdoorsorinwell-ventilatedarea.
Donotoverfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethan1/2inchbelow
bottomoffillernecktoallowspaceforfuelexpansion.
Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengineishotorrun-
ning.Allowenginetocoolatleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.
Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeitofftheengineandequipment.Move
machinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe
engine.
TO Add Gasoline
F: " FLI"tR11'
1. Turnthe engine offand letenginecool atleast2 minutesbefore
removingthe fuel cap. Thegasolinetank is locatedunderthe
hood. Removethe fuel cap byturningit counterclockwise.
2. Fillthe fueltankwith gasoline.Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan
30daysold),unleadedgasoline.Filltankto nomorethan1/2 inch
belowbottomoffillerneckto allowspacefor fuelexpansion.
3. Reinstallthe fuel cap.
IMPORTANT: Do notoverfill thetank. Fill tankto no morethan 1/2
inch belowbottomoffillerneck toallow spacefor fuel expansion.See
Fig.6.
Figure6
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
The safetyinterlocksystemis designedfor safe operation ofthe trac-
tor. Ifthis systemshouldevermalfunction,do not operatethe tractor.
Immediatelycontact 1-800-4-MY-HOMEto havethe systemserviced.
The safetyinterlocksystempreventsthe enginefrom starting
unless the parkingbrake isengagedand the PTO(Blade Engage)
leveris in the disengaged(OFF)position.
The safety interlocksystem willautomaticallyshut offthe engine if
the operatorleavesthe seat beforeengagingthe parkingbrake.
Thesafetyinterlocksystemwillautomaticallyshut offthe engineif
theoperatorleavesthe tractor'sseatwiththe PTO(BladeEngage)
leverengaged,regardlessofwhethertheparkingbrakeis engaged.
Theengine willautomaticallyshut offif the PTO(Blade Engage)
leveris movedinto the engaged(ON) positionwith theshift lever
in Reverse.
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Avoid Serious Injury or Death
Go UPanddown slopes,notacross.
Avoidsudden turns.
Do not operatetheunit whereit couldslip or tip.
If machinestopsgoing uphill,stopbladesand backdownhill
slowly.
Do not mowwhen childrenor othersare around.
Nevercarry children, evenwith bladesoff.
Lookdownandbehind beforeand while backing.
Keepsafety devices(guards,shields, and switches) inplace
andworking.
Removeobjects that could bethrown bythe blades,
Knowlocationand functionof allcontrols.
Besurebladesand engineam stoppedbefore placinghandsor
feet nearblades.
Beforeleavingoperator'sposition,stoptractor,disengage
blades,engageparkingbrake,shut engineoff, and removekey.
Read Operator's Manual
IGNITION SWITCH
Theignitionswitchisactivatedtostarttheengine,insertkeyintothe
ignitionswitchandturnclockwisetotheSTARTposition.Releasethe
keyintotheONposition onceenginehasfired.SeeFig.7.
Tostoptheengine,turntheignitionkeycounterclockwisetotheOFF
position.SeeFig.7.
SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
1. Selecttheheightpositionofthecuttingdeckbyplacingthedeck
liftleverinanyofthesixdifferentcuttingheightnotchesonthe
rightsideofthefender.
NEVERleavea runningmachineunattended.Alwaysdisengage
PTO,moveshiftleverintoneutralposition,setparkingbrake,stop
engineandremovekeytopreventunintendedstarting.
On
Start
off
Figure 7
IMPORTANT:Priortooperatingthetractor,refertobothSafety
interlockSystemandStartingTheEngineintheOperationsectionof
thismanualforfurtherdetailedinstructions.
ENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE
To engage the parking brake:
1. Fuflydepresstheclutch-brakepedalandholditdownwithyourfoot.
2. Movethespeedcontrolleverallthewaydownandintotheparking
brakeposition.
3. Releasetheclutch-brakepedaltoallowtheparkingbraketoengage.
To release the parking brake:
1. Depresstheclutch+brakepedalandmovethespeedcontrollever
outoftheparkingbrakepositionandintoadesiredspeed.
STARTING THE ENGINE
NOTE:RefertotheGasolineandOiJfill-upinstructionsearlierinthis
section.
1. Insertthetractorkeyintotheignitionswitch.
2. PlacethePTO(BladeEngage)leverinthedisengaged(OFF)
position.
3. Engagethetractor'sparkingbrake.
4. Activatethechokecontrolbymovingthethrottletchokeleverall
thewayupintothechokeposition.
5. TurntheignitionkeyclockwisetotheSTARTposition.Aftertheengine
starts,releasethekey.It willreturntotheON(orNormalMowing)
position.
DO NOT holdthe keyin theSTARTpositionforlongerthanten
secondsata time. Doingso maycause damagetoyourengine's
electricstarter.
6. Aftertheengine starts, deactivatethechokecontroland placethe
throttlecontrol inthe FASTposition.
NOTE: Do NOTleave the chokecontrolonwhileoperatingthe tractor.
Doingso willresultina"rich"fuel mixtureandcause the engineto run
poorly.
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STOPPING THE ENGINE
Ifyoustrikeaforeignobject,stoptheengine,disconnectthespark
plugwire(s)andgroundagainsttheengine.Thoroughlyinspectthe
machineforanydamage.Repairthedamagebeforerestartingand
operating
1. ifthebladesareengaged,placethePTO(BladeEngage)leverin
thedisengaged(OFF)position.
2. TurntheignitionkeycounterclockwisetotheSTOPposition.
3. Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchtopreventunintended
starting.
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
Avoidsudden starts, excessivespeedand suddenstops.
Do not leavethe seat ofthe tractorwithoutfirst placingthe PTO
(Blade Engage) leverin the disengaged(OFF) position,depressing
the brakepedalandengagingthe parkingbrake. Ifleavingthe tractor
unattended,alsoturn the ignitionkeyoff and removethekey.
1. Depressthe clutch-brakepedalto releasethe parking brakeand
thenletthe pedal up.
2. Movethe throttle leverintothe FAST(rabbit) position.
3. Placethe shift leverin eitherthe FORWARDor REVERSE
position.
IMPORTANT: Do NOTusethe shift leverto changethe directionof
travelwhenthe tractoris in motion.Always usethe clutch-brakepedat
to bringthe tractor toacompletestop beforeshifting.
4. Releasethe parkingbrakebydepressingtheclutch-brakepedal
and positioningthe speedcontrolleverin the desiredposition.
IMPORTANT: First-timeoperatorsshoulduse speedpositions1or
2. Become completelyfamiliarwiththe tractor'soperationandcontrols
beforeoperating thetractorin higherspeed positions.
5. Releaseclutch-brakepedalslowlyto put unitinto motion.
6. The lawntractor isbroughtto a stop bydepressingthe clutch-
brakepedal.
NOTE: Whenoperatingthe unitinitially,therewillbe little difference
betweenthe highesttwospeedsuntilafter the belts haveseated
themselvesinto the pulleysduringthe break-inperiod.
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WARNING! Beforeleavingthe operator'spositionfor any reason,
disengagethe blades,place the shiftleverin neutral,engagethe
parkingbrake,shut engine offand removethe key.
IMPORTANT;Whenstoppingthetractorforanyreasonwhileona
grasssurface,always:
1. Placetheshiftleverinneutral,
2. Engagetheparkingbrake,
3. Shutengineoffandremovethekey.Doingsowillminimizethe
possibilityofhavingyourlawn"browned"byhotexhaustfrom
yourtractor'srunningengine.
Ifunitstallswithspeedcontrolinhighspeed,or ifunitwillnotoperate
withspeedcontrolleverina lowspeedposition,proceedasfollows:
1+ PlaceshiftleverinNEUTRAL.
2. Restartengine.
3. Placespeedcontrolleverinhighestspeedposition.
4. Releaseclutch-brakepedalfully.
5+ Depressclutch-brakepedal.
6. Placespeedcontrolleverindesiredposition.
7. PlaceshiftleverineitherFORWARDor REVERSE,andfollow
normaloperatingprocedures.
DRIVING ON SLOPES
RefertotheSLOPEGAUGEintheSafetyInstructionssectionofthe
manualtohelpdetermineslopeswhereyoumayoperatethistractor
safely.
Do not mowon inclineswitha slopeinexcessof 15degrees(a rise
ofapproximately2-1/2feet every10feet). Thetractorcouldoverturn
andcause seriousinjury.
Mow upand down slopes,NEVERacross.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirection onslopes.
Watchfor holes, ruts,bumps, rocks,or other hiddenobjects.
Uneventerraincould overturnthe machine.Tallgrasscan hide
obstacles.
, Avoidturns whendrivingon aSlope.Ifa turn mustbe made,turn
downthe slope.Turningup aslopegreatly increasesthe chance
ofa rollover.
Avoidstoppingwhendrivingupa slope. If it is necessaryto stop
whiledriving upa slope,start up smoothlyandcarefullyto reduce
thepossibilityofflipping the tractoroverbackward.
ENGAGING THE BLADES
Engagingthe PTO(Blade Engage)transfers powerto thecutting deck
or other(separatelyavailable)attachments.Toengagethe blades,
proceedasfollows:
1. Movethe throtUeichokecontrolleverto the FAST(rabbit)position.
2. Graspthe PTO (Blade Engage)leverand pivot itall theway
forwardinto theengaged(ON) position.
3. Keepthe throttle leverin the FAST(rabbit) positionfor the most
efficientuse ofthe cutting deckor other (separatelyavailable)
attachments.
NOTE: Theengine will automaticallyshutoffifthePTO(Blade
Engage)leveris movedintothe engaged(ON)positionwith the shift
leverin Reverse.
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MULCHING
A mulch kit isavailable asan attachment, Mulching isa processof
recirculating grassclippings repeatedly beneath the cutting deck,
The ultra-fine clippings arethen forced backinto the lawn where
. they act asanatural fertilizer.
A mulch kitcan be purchased.See theReplacementParts&Attach-
mentssection of thismanualformore information.
USING THE DECK LIFT LEVER
Toraisethe cuttingdeck,movethedeck lift leverto the left, thenplace
it inthe notch bestsuited foryourapplication.Referto SettingThe
CuttingHeight earlierin thisOperationsection.
MOWING
I_he machine
while it is inoperation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthe area.
The followinginformationwill behelpfulwhen using thecuttingdeck
withyourtractor:
HEADLIGHTS
, The lampsareON wheneverthe tractor'sengineis running.
, The lampsturnOFF whenthe ignitionkeyis movedtothe STOP
position.
Planyourmowingpatterntoavoiddischargeofmaterialstoward
roads,sidewalks,bystandersandthelike.Also,avoiddischarging
materialagainstawallorobstructionwhichmaycausedischarged
materialtoricochetbacktowardtheoperator.
Do notmowat high groundspeed, especiallyifamulch kitor
grasscollector isinstalled.
Forbest resultsit is recommendedthat the first twolaps becut
with the dischargethrowntowardsthe center.After the firsttwo
laps, reversethe direction tothrowthe dischargeto the outside
forthe balance ofcutting.This willgivea betterappearancetothe
lawn.
Do not cutthe grasstoo short. Short grassinvitesweedgrowth
andyellowsquickly indry weather.
Mowingshouldalwaysbe donewith the engine atfull throttle.
Underheavier conditionsitmaybe necessarytogo back overthe
cut areaa secondtimeto geta cleancut.
Do NOT attemptto mowheavybrushandweedsand extremely
tall grass.Yourtractoris designedto mowlawns,NOT clear
brush.
Keepthe bladessharpandreplacethe bladeswhenworn. Refer
toCutting Bladesin the-Servicesection ofthis manualfor proper
bladesharpeninginstructions.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Beforeperforminganytypeofmaintanance/ser_ce,disengageall 1
controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometo t
acompletestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe t
enginetopreventunintendedstarting.AlwayswearsafetyglassesduringI
operationorwhileperforminganyadjustmentsorrepairs, i
Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes
serviceguidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumntokeeptrack
ofcompletedmaintenancetasks.TolocatethenearestParts&
RepairServiceCenterortoscheduleservice,simplycontact
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
I_ _ [_l_j
BeforeEachUse
Inthe FirstFiveHours
Ever),10Hours
Every25 hours
4. Check
5. Clean
6. Clean
8. Change
12. Clean
13. Clean
14. Lubricate
20. Clean
2I. Clean
22. Lubricate
1. Engineoi!level
2. Mufflerarea andcontrols
3. Fingerguard
7. EngineOil
9. Hood/Dash air vents
10. Battery terminals
11. Deck spindlesand idler
bracket
15. Air filter'sprecieaner*
16. Airfilter*
17. Midsteering arms, pivot
shafts,andaxles
18. Frontwheelbearings
19. Frontdeckwheels
25. Engineoil/Oil fitter
26. Muffler
29. Air filter
30. Air filter'spre-cfeaner
31. Sparkplug
32. Air coolingsystem*
33. Fuelfilter
34. SteeringGears
35. RearWheels
43. Hood/Dash air vents
44. Battery terminals
45. Mid steeringarms, pivot
shafts,andaxles
46. Frontwheelbearings
47. Frontdeckwheels
48. Deck spindlesandidler
bracket
49. Pedalpivot points
Every50 hours
Annually
BeforeStorage
23.
24.
27.
28.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
50.
51.
52.
Lubricate
Lubricate
Change! Replace
Check
Replace
Replace
Replace
Clean
Replace
Clean
Removeand greaseaxles
Clean
Clean
Lubricate
53. Lubricate
54. Lubricate
55. Lubricate
56. Lubricate
*Service merefrequently under dustyconditions.
Beforeperforming anymaintenanceor repairs,disengagethe PTO
(Blade EngageLever),engagethe parkingbrake,stop theengine
andremovethe keyto preventunintendedstarting.
Ifthe engine hasbeenrecently run,theengine,mufflerand sur-
roundingmetalsurfaceswill be hot and cancauseburnsto the skin.
Exercisecautionto avoid burns.
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Checking the Engine Oil
OnlyusehighqualitydetergentoilratedwithAPIserviceclassification
SF,SG,SH,orSJ.Selecttheoil'sSAEviscositygradeaccordingto
theexpectedoperatingtemperature.Followthechartbelow.
Althoughmulti-viscosityoils(5W20,10W30,etc.)improvestarting
incoldweather,theywillresultinincreasedoilconsumptionwhen
usedabove32°1:.Checkyourengineoillevelmorefrequentlytoavoid
possibleenginedamagefromrunninglowonoil.
/CColder_ 32°F _ Warmer_
SAE30
Oil Viscosity Chart j
Tocheckthe engine oil,proceedasfollows:
Ensurethatthe tractorisona levelsurface.
Cleanthe oil fill areaof anydebris.
1. Removethedipstick and wipewitha cleancloth.
2, Insertand tightendipstick.
3. Removethedipstick andcheckthe oil level.It shouldbeat the
Fullmark onthe dipstick. SeeFigure9.
Dipstick__
OilDrain
Sleeve
OilDrain
Valve
Figure9
4. If low,add oil slowlyintothe engineoilfill. Do notoverfill.After
addingoil, waitone minuteand thenrecheckthe oil level.
5. Replaceandtightendipstick.
Changing Engine Oil
Theengineoilshouldbechangedinthefirst5 hoursandthenevery50
hoursor onceaseason.Tochangethe engineoil,proceedasfollows:
1. WithengineOFFbutstillwarm,disconnectsparkplugwireand
keepit awayfromsparkplug.
2. Removethe oilfillcapldipstickfromthe oilfill tube.SeeFigure9.
3. Turnthe steeringwheelall lhewaytothe rightto betterexposethe
drain plug.
4. Clipthe oil drainsleeve(packedwiththis manual)ontotheoil drain
port. Routetheoppositeendofthe sleeveintoanappropriateoil
collectioncontainerwithacapacitygreatenoughtocollectthe used
oil,
5. Removethe oildrainplug,Theoilwill begintodrain outofthe
engine.
6. Afterthe oilhasfinisheddraining,replacethe oil drainplugand
tighten.Becarefulnottoovertighten.
7. Removethe oitdrainsleeveand storeforlateruse.
8. Refillthe enginewithnewmotoroil untilthe oillevelon thedipstick
readsFULL,Replacetheoil fillcap/dipstick.
It'_ist of safedisposal!
recyclingfacilities.
Changing the Oil Filter
"L Drainthe oilfromthe engineas describedabove.
2. Removethe oilfilteranddisposeofproperly.See Figure10.
-Oil Filter
J
Figure10
3. Beforeyou installthenewoilfilter,lightlylubricatethe oil filter
gasketwith fresh,cleanoil.
4. Installthe oilfilterby handuntilthegasketcontactsthe oilfilter
adapter,thentightentheoilfilter I/2 to 3/4turns,
5. Addoilasdescribedabove.
6. Startand runthe engine.Astheenginewarmsup,checkforoil
leaks.
7. Stoptheengineand check the oillevel.It shouldbeatthe FULL
markon the dipstick.
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Fuel Filter
Air Cleaner
Gasolineanditsvaporsareextremelyflammableandexplosive.Fire
orexplosioncancausesevereburnsordeath.
, Keepgasolineawayfrom sparks,openflames, pilotlights,heat,
andother ignitionsources,
Checkfuel lines,tank, cap,and fittings frequentlyfor cracks or
leaks. Replaceif necessary.
Beforereplacingthe fuelfilter,drain the fueltank as perthe
instructionsbelow.
Do not drainfuel whenthe engine is hot.Allow the engine
adequatetimeto cool. Drainfuel into an approvedcontainer
outdoors,awayfrom openflame.
,, Drain anylarge volumeof fuelfrom thetank bydisconnectingthe
fuel linefromthein-linefuel filternear theengine.
Removethefuel linefromthe In-lineside (side towardsthefuel
tank)of the fuelfilter.
, Replacementpartsmust bethe sameand installedin the same
positionasthe originalparts.
If fuelspills, waituntilitevaporatesbeforestarting engine.
Beforereplacingthefuelfilter,drainthe fuel tank.Otherwise,fuel
can leak out andcause afire or explosion.
To Drainthe fuel:
I. Locatethefuelfilter,whichisroutedon the leftsideof theengine
betweenthe fueltank andthe carburetor,andmaybeattachedto
the enginewith atiestrap.Cutthe tie strap,if present,thenpinch
the in-lineclampon thefuelfilterwithapairof pliers,slidethe
clampupthefuel line.Pullthe fuellinefree fromthefilterandplace
the openendofthe lineintoan approvedcontainerto drainthe fuel.
Tochange the fuel filter:
1. Usepliersto squeezethetabs on the other clamp (the out-line
sideof the fuelfilter), thenslidethe clampawayfrom the fuelfilter,
Twistandpullthe fuellineoff ofthe fuel filter.See Figure11.
2. Checkthe fuel linesforcracks orleaks.Replace if necessary.
3. Replacethe fuel filterwithan originalequipment replacement
filter.Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME@topurchasetheoriginalequip-
mentreplacementfilter.
4. Securethe fuel lines withthe clamps.
Clamp
Fuel
Line
Tab
Iffilters,orcoversarenotinstalledcorrectlysedousinjuryordeath
couldresultfrombackfire.Donotattempttostarttheenginewith
themremoved.
Donotusepressurizedairorsolventstocleantheaircleaner
cartridge.
Theairfiltersystemusesa cylindricalcartridge.Thismodelalso
includesapre-cleanerthatcanbewashedandreused.
1. Removethefasteners(A)andtheairfiltercover(B),SeeFigure12.
2. Toremovethefilter(C),lifttheendofthefilterandthenpullthefilter
offtheintake(D).
3. Removethepre-cleaner(E),ifequipped,fromthefilter.
4. Toloosendebris,gentlytapthefilterona hardsurface,ifthefilter
isexcessivelydirty,replacewithanewfilter.
A
Figure12
J
5. Washthe pre-cleaner in liquiddetergentandwater.Thenallow it
to thoroughlyair dry.Do not oilthe pre-cleaner.
6. Assemblethe dry pre-cleanerto thefilter.
7. Installthefilterontheintake.Pushthe endofthefilterintothe baseas
shown.Makesurefilter fits securely inthe base.
8. Installair filter coverand securewithfasteners.
Figure11
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Craftsman 247.28883 Owner's manual

Category
Lawnmowers
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